CRP Group has introduced CRP UniqTrust to give additively manufactured components a 'digital identity' that details their origin, conformity and production history for authorised users.
The launch strengthens the traceability of parts 3D printed in CRP's composite Windform material via its selective laser sintering service.
Franco Cevolini, CEO and CTO of CRP Group, said, “For over fifty-five years, we have been manufacturing components for those who cannot afford margins of error. CRP UniqTrust is the natural evolution of this culture: it is no longer enough for a part to be expertly made - it must be able to prove its own identity and conformity at any point in its life cycle.”
Developed in collaboration with Contatto Divino, it works by placing a non-clonable element onto a part's packaging, which can be verified immediately by an authorised operator's device throughout the supply chain. The digital identity includes a certificate of authenticity, order references, part code, material used, and customised technical documentation, which can be added on request.
CRP says the process could reduce reliance on paper certificates and datasheets, and can be used for safeguarding measures by flagging read requests that are inconsistent with the intended recipient company. The company says the move is designed to align with Europe's Digital Product Passport, which, since 2024, requires nearly all products sold in the EU to provide information about their origin, materials, environmental impact, and disposal recommendations.
